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Ancient Māori Weaponary

Hoani Waititi Marae is the founding base for Te Whare Tu Taua National School for Ancient Maori Weaponry. The school provides a comprehensive course in the use of Maori weapons, Maori language, Maori history, Maori traditions, Maori customs, physical fitness and leadership.

Te Whare Tu Taua practices the art of ancient Maori Weaponary, exercising the physical demands relating to health and fitness.  The Marae is the founding base of Te Whare Tu Taua, which has been operating since 1983, and has now expanded nationally all around the North and South Island, as well as internationally to Hawaii and London.

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Hoani Waititi Marae also provides the following programmes for all

Whānau in our Communities

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Marae Experience

Hoani Waititi is an urban Marae which offers your school or group the opportunity to experience the Maori culture through partaking in traditional Maori story telling, cultural workshops, games, and experiences on the Marae.

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Tikanga Māori

Tikanga Maori programmes use Maori philosophy, values, knowledge and practice to help Taane or Wahine increase their understanding of their Maori identity. We teach them values and improve their self-esteem and confidence.

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Te Whare Tu Taua o Aotearoa

Founding base for Te Whare Tu Taua National School for Ancient Maori Weaponry. We provides a comprehensive course in the use of Maori weapons, Maori language, Maori history, Maori traditions, Maori customs, fitness and leadership.